DGT File Extension

What is DGT file?

DGT filename suffix is mostly used for DST Thumbnail Format files. DGT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with DGT extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. Users are advised to use Microsoft Paint software for managing DGT files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. Microsoft Paint software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about DGT files or the Microsoft Paint software program.

Programs which support DGT file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open DGT files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. DGT files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with DGT extension?

Being unable to open files with DGT extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to DST Thumbnail Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Paint

Problems with opening and working with DGT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with DGT files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Microsoft Paint or one of the recommended programs (for example, Apple Preview, GIMP) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Paint installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Paint and update if needed

You still cannot access DGT files although Microsoft Paint is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Microsoft Paint cannot handle files with DGT may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Microsoft Paint should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Paint to DGT files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DGT files with latest version of Microsoft Paint you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the DGT file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Paint installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open DGT files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected DGT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DGT extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the DGT is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DGT file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The DGT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DGT file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the DGT file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the DGT file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the DGT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the DGT file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft Paint

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DGT extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with DST Thumbnail Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle DGT files.

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